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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Okay, this is a kind of relief I was looking for. So you're saying that Congress would keep McCain on a kind of leash?
I like the thought of this Democratic/Republican Senate/Congress/White House balancing act—more liberals being added to the mix. It's kind of like the House of Commons, where you can see the executive counterbalanced, especially where a minority government is concerned.
So the Congress can maintain a balance of power? Haven't we seen Bush strong-arm his way though Congress?
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One can expect that a Democratic Congress will keep McCain, if elected, on a leash...the question is how long or tight is that leash.
A president always has the larger and more visible "bully pulpit" and speaks with one voice as opposed to the Congress, where the minority party, particularly in the Senate, has a voice.
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Originally Posted by ratbastid
Right! Instead you'll see a mostly-capitulation by Congress like the Bush second term!
Seriously, I'm VERY disappointed with Congress right now. I think we need somebody in the White House who's perhaps got a scholarly background in the Constitution, who can undo the damage this Unitary Executive has wrought. Or Congress could fucking grow a pair, but I'm pretty resigned about that.
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Some may point to the recent FISA vote that Bush strong-armed through the Democratic Congress.
I would point to the numerous oversight hearings and bills that the Democrats enacted in the last two years to hold the Executive branch more accountable for its actions.